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  • Camping in the Wild (Life in the Wild #8)

Camping in the Wild
(Life in the Wild #8)

Illustrator
Nicholas Oldland
Publication Date
September 02, 2025
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Camping in the Wild (Life in the Wild #8)

Description

A new book in the bestselling Life in the Wild series follows the bear, the moose and the beaver as they give camping a try - what could possibly go wrong?

A bear, a moose and a beaver decide they're finally going to go camping, and they find the perfect spot right next to a lake. The moose has brought along a camping guide with tips such as: make sure your tent poles and guidelines are securely tied; never leave a campfire unattended; and keep your food packed away in a secure container ... none of which they follow! Who would want to work when there is fun to be had? Naturally, one thing after another goes wrong, so, naturally, they start blaming each other. Lucky for them, though, the wild is a great place to be reminded of the most important thing of all: Everything is better when they work together!

Nicholas Oldland's hugely popular Life in the Wild picture-book series is treasured for its lovable if imperfect characters and their humorous approach to life. And while the stories are filled with their misadventures and mishaps, the friends always learn heartwarming life lessons. This funny, contemporary fable champions the rewards of hard work and the joys of nature and the wild outdoors, and it makes a terrific read-aloud. Oldland's distinctive expressive illustrations chronicle the action with plenty of visual humor, making this a great choice for younger pre-readers, too. As with all the books in the series, this one offers excellent character education lessons on the importance of teamwork.

Publication date
September 02, 2025
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9781525313639
Lexile Measure
740
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Series
Life in the Wild
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
JUV032170 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Camping & Outdoor Activities

School Library Journal

Gr 1-5--Oldland is back with his wide-eyed wildlife critters. This time, Moose, Bear, and Beaver teach valuable lessons about camping in the wilderness. It's chock-full of good camping tips, set against the mixed results of the trio's attempts to cut corners and brazenly break the rules. Much of the narrative is told through the illustrations. From the second page of their wildly different packing styles, shown with Moose's intense overpacking, disaster is on the horizon. From there the pictures descend deeper into hilarity, with tiny details of creature choices guaranteed to make kids giggle. If peeing on a fire isn't for you, avoid this one, but those who love irreverent humor will be utterly delighted. VERDICT A charming tale about the importance of preparation over immediate gratification, spotlighting the consequences of lazy decisions.

Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Nicholas Oldland
Nicholas Oldland enjoyed success as a commercial artist before taking up the role of creative director at Hatley and Little Blue House, popular apparel companies he runs with his brothers. He is the author-illustrator of the Life in the Wild series and Dinosaur Countdown. Nicholas lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his family.
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